Netanyahu pauses security meet to take PM Modi’s call on Gaza Peace Deal

Prime Minister Modi spoke with Israeli PM Netanyahu to applaud progress under Trump’s Gaza peace plan. He welcomed the ceasefire and hostage release agreement, reaffirming India’s zero-tolerance policy on terrorism and its commitment to global peace, stability, and humanitarian support.

New Delhi: The peace plan presented by US President Donald Trump to end the long-running conflict in the Gaza Strip now appears to be yielding positive results. The first phase of this plan, which included an agreement for a ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza, has been internationally acclaimed.

PM Modi's Dials Netanyahu

Following this significant development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to congratulate him. The call occurred while Netanyahu was attending a security cabinet meeting discussing the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release.

He interrupted the meeting to speak with PM Modi, reflecting the seriousness of the incident and the depth of India-Israel relations.

PM Modi's Response

PM Modi wrote on the social media platform X : "Congratulations to my friend Prime Minister Netanyahu on the progress made under President Trump's Gaza Peace Plan. We welcome the decision to release hostages and enhanced humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza. Terrorism in any form is unacceptable."

Called my friend, Prime Minister Netanyahu, to congratulate him on the progress made under President Trump’s Gaza peace plan. We welcome the agreement on the release of hostages and enhanced humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza. Reaffirmed that terrorism in any form or…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 9, 2025

Modi also said that Netanyahu has always been a close friend of India, and this friendship will continue in the future.

Israeli PMO Statement

According to the Israeli Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Netanyahu thanked PM Modi, and the two leaders agreed to continue close cooperation. PM Modi also praised Netanyahu's leadership and President Trump's efforts.

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Key Points of the Peace Plan

The first phase of this 20-point peace plan presented by Donald Trump focuses on a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners. Negotiations for this agreement were held in Cairo between officials from the US, Israel, Egypt, and Qatar.

India's Role

India has always taken a clear stand on peace and against terrorism. This conversation and statement by PM Modi reiterate India's support for a lasting solution to the Gaza crisis with a humanitarian approach. This event further strengthens the trilateral relationship between India, Israel, and the United States and highlights India's balanced role on the global stage.